Corey Balko

Last week I talked about 5 Must-Have Characteristics to Enable Enterprise Architecture Successfully. This week I would like to talk about Data We Can Trust. Over the last year, I have had the privilege to work with a large organization to help them rea…

Last week I talked about Enterprise Information Management. This week I would like to talk about 5 Must-Have Characteristics to Enable Enterprise Architecture Successfully. A lot of organizations have tried to implement Enterprise Architecture in I…

Last week I talked about 10 Easy Steps to Good Data. This week I would like to continue talking about good data and how to manage it following an Enterprise Information Management strategy. What is Enterprise Information Management (EIM)? Gartner de…

Last time I talked about the untold benefits of an Enterprise Data Model as a Reference Architecture for the Connected Enterprise. This week I would like to discuss the most valuable asset in any company, Data. Good Data: Your Most Valuable Asset An…

Last week I talked about how to get the business to care about Enterprise Architecture. This week I would like to discuss the untold benefits of an Enterprise Data Model as a Reference Architecture for the Connected Enterprise. What is an Enterprise Da…

A couple of weeks ago I talked about the span of control Enterprise Architecture needs to have within an organization to be successful. This week is about getting the business to care about your Enterprise Architecture initiative. Let’s say you have…

Last week I talked about the differences between Service Catalog and Service Portfolio. This week is about the span of control Enterprise Architecture needs to have within an organization to be successful. Everyone is well aware of the fact that Enter…

Last week I talked about Business Transformation. This week is about Service Catalog and Service Portfolio. Do you have to have both or are they the same thing? A service catalog is not the same thing as a service portfolio, but both are extremely impo…

Last week I talked about how important Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture are to being successful at executing a Business Transformation in your organization. This week, as promised, I will dig into the details of undergoing a business…

Last week I discussed the importance of effective communication for EA.This week I will talk about how important Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture are to being successful at executing a Business Transformation in your organization. What…

Last week I talked about the power of storytelling and how Enterprise Architects need to become effective communicators. This week I will continue to dig into the storytelling concept and how it can be used to help you communicate the value of Enterp…

The Troux Worldwide Conference commenced this week in Austin, Texas. This is a conference made up of largely Enterprise Architects that are current or prospective Troux customers. 2014 Troux Worldwide Conference Troux did a great job on not making the …